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All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.
J R R Tolkein

After many happy years in the Garden of England we have started a new adventure in The Shire. Although still reeling from the stress and upheaval of the house move, we can see the potential for a wonderful home and life here. It!!!8217;s going to be amazing!

There is much to do and, as with any great journey, company is much appreciated. So I hope my forum friends will join me on the road.

A new chapter (and diary) has begun.

Fortune x

For those who are interested in how we got to be here, my previous diaries can be found at:

"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.It starts with you, it starts from now. *** It is ok to be me.***
***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.

I don't want to speak too soon but think I'm gradually improving I managed to tear a muscle in my side and strain all my abdominal muscles through coughing so am in a bit of pain but the bug itself seems to be on the way out. Thank goodness because I am running out of TV to watch

The snow delayed Mr F's travel plans so he was at home for a little longer than expected and when I was at my worst. He's overseas now though and that means I only have myself and FDawg to worry about. T£$c0 and the oil people have delivered so I have everything I need. Plus my neighbours have offered to help should I need it - they are lovely

FDawg has had his walks curtailed significantly but is behaving well despite that.

I don't have the energy to do much but sit this out. Makes me appreciate my usual good health and I'm determined to make the most of every day when I'm back to my usual self.

Thank you everyone who left messages for me - it was a lovely boost to come back to my diary and find you all here

"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.It starts with you, it starts from now. *** It is ok to be me.***
***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.

I've nothing to report really as, aside from walking FDawg a couple of times a day (and it's a short walk at the moment), I am spending my time watching re-runs of M0r$£ and napping

I completely lost my sense of smell whilst ill which was weird and I think the reason why I also lost my appetite. My sense of smell has returned and I'm hungry enough to manage one proper meal a day - if fish fingers, chips and beans count as a proper meal The cough seems to be abating which should give my muscles the rest they need to heal. But I googled recovery times for pneumonia today and wish I hadn't

I did reconcile the accounts today and some balance. I've lost track of Mr F's expenses and we seem to have about £200 more than we should. I expect it will all come right sooner or later.

I'm going to give myself one more day of complete rest (it is Sunday tomorrow after all) then I'm going to try and start doing a little more. Do some healthier cooking for a start

"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.It starts with you, it starts from now. *** It is ok to be me.***
***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.

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